HC Deb 13 July 1970 vol 803 c116W
60. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Minister of Technology what is now his procedure for advising groups of local authorities on the purchase or hire of computers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ridley

Groups of or individual local authorities may if they require it seek objective advice on computer matters from the Computer Advisory Service but it is not mandatory that they must do so.